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WillowTree

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30. I dunno. Think I must just be strange or something.

Sun May 18, 2014, 08:40 PM

May 2014

In most instances, I'd really prefer almost any fruit in its natural state, even the less-tasty fruits that can be had in grocery stores. And this in spite of the fact that I grew up with many sweetened varieties.

Of course, there are a few exceptions. Cranberries and rhubarb (yes.......I know it's really a vegetable) are almost inedible to me unsweetened and I love them both with a little sweetener added.

Whatever. In the end, I feel really fortunate that my tastes are what they are in this regard. Lord knows there enough things out there that keep me in the gym and the dentist's office. LOL!!

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What's the deal with sweetening fruits? [View all] WillowTree May 2014 OP

I like to macerate strawberries to bring forth the succulent juices and then use that juice as a Ed Suspicious May 2014 #1

i read through. ..This is the best answer pipoman May 2014 #14

I macerate fruit with a bit of sugar and Cointreau frazzled May 2014 #18

It's difficult...my spouse and I have fruit for dessert every night... CTyankee May 2014 #2

Supermarket fruit is often not sweet Freddie May 2014 #3

Certain types of fruit (like peaches) will not get any sweeter after being picked Major Nikon May 2014 #8

RIGHT, elleng May 2014 #16

Depends on the fruit. Fresh pineapple isn't helped by sugar, stopbush May 2014 #4

Try finding white grapfruit juice in the store - nearly impossible Xipe Totec May 2014 #5

IT is extemely hard to find an applesauce these days that doesn't have HFCS JCMach1 May 2014 #6

Applesauce is very easy to make yourself Major Nikon May 2014 #31

I think originally, it was used as a preservative in jams and canned fruit. Cleita May 2014 #7

Preservation csziggy May 2014 #9

I'll use a bit of sugar and lime juice on sliced fruits. I think the 2 add to the whole taste. pinto May 2014 #10

They do. Sugar to macerate and a little lime to brighten the flavor Warpy May 2014 #36

Yeah. Even here, with many fresh fruit options, I'll salt & lime and let sit for a bit. pinto May 2014 #37

Well, the purists will never forgive us Warpy May 2014 #38

As has been mentioned laundry_queen May 2014 #11

so much sugar handmade34 May 2014 #13

Sugar, believe it or not, is a preservative. dipsydoodle May 2014 #12

+ struggle4progress May 2014 #15

Don't really need a preservative on fresh fruits unless you're going to store them. WillowTree May 2014 #22

Moderation dem in texas May 2014 #17

Adding a scant bit of sugar to strawberries Frustratedlady May 2014 #19

I just gave my melon baller a workout... TreasonousBastard May 2014 #20

I just slice up those melons! I half them,then quarter them, then in eighths... CTyankee May 2014 #21

For myself, I'll just dig in with a spoon... TreasonousBastard May 2014 #28

that sounds good, I like sugar that has a tiny bit of almond extract in it bettyellen May 2014 #23

Almond extract would be good. Vanilla, too... TreasonousBastard May 2014 #33

We actually sprinkled a bit of salt onto our canteloupe SoCalDem May 2014 #24

Salt and Pepper dem in texas May 2014 #26

Chili powder? Have to try that some time. TreasonousBastard May 2014 #29

Watermelon, chili powder and lime Bluenorthwest May 2014 #40

Yes. Done that-- salt brings out flavors. TreasonousBastard May 2014 #32

Kids started getting these damn "fruit snacks" gollygee May 2014 #25

I dunno. Think I must just be strange or something. WillowTree May 2014 #30

You can rinse canned fruits to wash off the sugary syrup dem in texas May 2014 #27

I've NEVER like fruit with syrup Aerows May 2014 #34

Sugar is a preservative. Brickbat May 2014 #35

Fruit substitutes.... RAAVAN May 2014 #39